Principles Problems and Prestige Presented by Chad Lawrence Zechariah Bauer Brent Huffman Matt Shriver Principles Leave No Trace Boy Scout Handbook 1998 Outdoor Code Boy ID: 631275
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Environmental Conservation and Outdoor Ethics
Principles, Problems, and Prestige
Presented by:
Chad Lawrence
, Zechariah
Bauer, Brent Huffman, Matt ShriverSlide2
Principles
Leave
No Trace (
Boy Scout Handbook, 1998)Outdoor Code (Boy Scout Handbook , 1955)Tread LightlySlide3
Problems
Sometimes we fail to follow our principles
C
ommon fail points experienced locallySlide4
Prestige
Numerous conservation and outdoor ethics awards available for youth and adults
Awards of note
: World Conservation Award, Outdoor Ethics Awareness, William T. Hornaday AwardsSlide5
- Leave No Trace -
How we fail and to correct itSlide6
- Leave No Trace -
How we fail and to correct it
Plan ahead and prepare
Many times, we go camping hoping to have the tools we need at the locationBy planning, we can accomplish trip goals and minimize damage to natureKnowing the geography and weather helps us with the gear we will bring
Planning meals to have minimal waste/food packagingSlide7
- Leave No Trace -
How we fail and to correct it
We do not dispose of waste properly
Human wasteMany times we have facilities, when there is not remember - 200 feet from water, trails, campsites and dig a 6-8 inch
catholeDishwater is where we all need work
Biodegradable soapAll kitchens need to have a strainerDisperse water and particles 200 feet away from any water sourceSlide8
- Leave No Trace -
How we fail and to correct it
Leave what you find
We take items and reorganize the areaWe feel like we are the only people that will be here
Allow others to have the same sense of discovery that we had upon visiting the locationRemember: if everyone takes one item, it will only be a matter of time before there is nothing left
Sticks and stones seem innocent, but they can change the makeup of a location once they are removedSlide9
- Leave No Trace -
How we fail and to correct it
Minimize Campfire Impacts
We build fires, just to have fires. We also make our fires as big as possible.Fire overuse has had a negative impact on nature
Use an existing fire ringFires should be small and dead/downed wood should be used
Burn all wood to ash and scatter the materials in the surrounding area - be certain the debris is dead outSlide10
- Conservation Pledge and Outdoor Code -Slide11
- Conservation Pledge -
1946 Outdoor Life Magazine held a nationwide contest for a “Conservation Pledge
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Dec 1946 winner is announced & featured on cover of January 1947 issue of Outdoor Life MagazineSlide12
- Outdoor Code -
Boys
Life Magazine printed the “Conservation Pledge” in most issues from June 1947 - January 1954
The
“Outdoor Code”first appeared in Boys Life magazine in March 1954
Featured “An Outdoor Code for Americans” and “BSA’S Conservation Good Turn”The
“Good Turn” was prompted by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, challenging Boy Scouts to raise public awareness of
the importance
of caring for natural resources.Slide13
- Outdoor Code -
The 4 key points have not changed - There have been many revisions describing each of the points
.
As an American, I will do my best to
Be clean in my outdoor mannersBe careful with fire
Be considerate in the outdoors
Be conservation minded Slide14
-Tread Lightly -Slide15
- TREAD Lightly -
T
ravel Responsibly
Respect the Rights of OthersE
ducate YourselfAvoid Sensitive AreasDo Your PartSlide16
RecognitionSlide17
Recognition
One
of the Aims and Methods of Scouting
Several different environmental awards available in Scouting, including:World Conservation Award, Outdoor Ethics Awareness Patch, and the William T. Hornaday AwardSlide18
World Conservation Award
Awarded
for Boy Scouts who have completed:
1. Environmental Science merit badge2. Soil and Water Conservation OR Fish and Wildlife Management merit badge3. Citizenship in the World merit badgeRequirements also available for various Cub Scout ranksSlide19
Outdoor Ethics Awareness
1
. Recite and explain the Outdoor Code
2-4. Complete 3 online training courses (National Park Service, Leave No Trace, and Tread Lightly!)5. Participate in an outdoor ethics course facilitated by someone who has completed the BSA outdoor ethics orientation courseSlide20
William T. Hornaday
Award
Must
be at least 1st ClassMust complete 9 environmental merit badgesMust complete four different conservation projectsMust develop project plans and present them to an advisorSimilar in scope to an Eagle AwardSlide21
Environmental Conservation and Outdoor Ethics
Thank you!
Matt
Winland
(Guide), Matt Shriver, Brent Huffman, Chad Lawrence, Zechariah Bauer